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Pump moms HELP!
I tried to post this on 0-6 figuring I'd get more responses but every time I hit the create post button, it brings me to BOTB instead! Stupid Nest!
Anyway, I am back at work and pumping for missed feedings at home. I'm only averaging 2-3.5 ounces per session (both sides) which I know is not adequate for her and I am not feeling let down when I pump. When I breastfeed I feel a distinct shooting sensation in the opposite breast from which she is eating. Is there anything I can do to improve this? I have the PISA but I'm not double pumping (I think it would be too awkward, but would be willing to try) and I wear LilyPadz so the milk isn't leaking out the other side. Would it help to double pump?
As it is, I am pumping every 2-3 hours and I really can't fit anymore sessions in to my work schedule. I am drinking water like it is my job and I try to focus strictly on pumping when I pump (not doing other work in the background) and I look at pics of Charlotte. And I'm eating oatmeal in the morning (this just started though). I know I am getting enough calories and protein. I really want to EBF til at least 6 months but preferably a year. I don't think I can keep up with her at this rate. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks!
Sarah
Re: Pump moms HELP!
I would double pump. You'll get used to it in no time! I can now surf the net while dounle pumping...it just takes a little practice!
When I wasn't pumping as much as I needed, I'd sneak in an extra pumping session before bed. It sucked, but it did the trick!
I also drank a beer (or 2) on many days
Good luck!
I'm from the Maine board, but thought I would pop in. I would get the easy expressions handfree bustier that way you can pump both sides at the same time. Look it up on ebay, that's where I found it for the cheapest with less expensive shipping. It was about $32 total. It's a stretchy tube top-like thing that has holes to put the pump horns in. Have you talked with an LC about it, sometimes they have hints to help you get more out during a session.
Here it is:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-EASY-EXPRESSIONS-BREAST-PUMP-PUMPING-BRA-BUSTIER_W0QQitemZ350069692063QQihZ022QQcategoryZ11517QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
oh sarah, i totally feel for you, i def suggest double pumping, i just cut slits into my nursing tank and i can now double pump easy. oatmeal is good, have you tried fenugreek?
also keep pumping 5 min after last drops to tell body you need more milk!
have you tried fenugreek/blessed thistle or mother;s milk tea? i found the tea and fenugreek to bump supply a bit
what about you breast shields, do they fit well, the standard ones don't fit 1/2 of all women, my left side likes the soft fit ones, righty is a 27mm. go figure!
also i heard too much water can be bad, just drink to your thirst.
try all these things then you could research domperidone, good luck, my heart goes out tu you, i struggled w/ pumping too!!